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Khami Maximum Prison take on Khami Remand Prison during the inmates sports gala held at Khami Prisons yesterday

Nyaradzo Bakari, Sports Reporter
INMATES have been urged to participate in sports to facilitate their quick and effective rehabilitation and re-integration into society.

Speaking at the inmates’ sports gala held at Khami Prison complex yesterday, the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) officer commanding Bulawayo Metropolitan Senior Assistant Commissioner Lambart Janah said inmates should participate in sports as part of their rehabilitation.

He said each inmate should identify at least one sport they can actively participate in.

“This event is a complement of the sporting programmes offered by the ZPCS in a bid to rehabilitate and prepare inmates for their re-integration into society,” said Janah.

“Inmates are in-turn encouraged to take part in at least one discipline from the array of indoor and outdoor sports activities that are available.”

He said ZPCS was working towards fulfilling a “sport for all” dream, with the hope that sport will serve as a career prospect inmates can pursue when released.

He said the annual sports gala was timed as an early Christmas, with inmates and officers coming together.

“I wish to congratulate you all for today’s event. At this level, we do not talk of losers for the idea is to promote the relationship between inmates and officers through interaction and socialisation, not competition. I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.”

The inmates took part in football, netball, volleyball, tug of war and chess.

Khami Maximum Prison won the overall best station with 11 points in chess, 10 points in football and tug of war and six points in volleyball. — @NyarieBakie